Outbreak is an American hardcore punk band from Maine. The group was founded in 2002 and has released two full-length albums, Failure on Bridge 9 and Outbreak on Think Fast! Records. The band has released several other EP's, splits, and singles, notably appearing on the Saw VI: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in 2009, along with Hatebreed, Type O Negative, Suicide Silence, Every Time I Die, and others.

History

Outbreak formed in western Maine in 2002[1] where vocalist Ryan O'Connor, drummer Ira Goldfrank, and guitarist Chuck Bruce attended high school together. They would later recruit Austin Lemieux on bass guitar[2] although the lineup would change several times over the years to follow.[3] Practice sessions were originally held in an abandoned warehouse in Kingfield, Maine.[4] The group started out playing locally, and quickly generated a buzz within the hardcore punk scene,[5] which ultimately led to their signing to Bridge 9 Records.[6] The band released Failure in 2006, their first full-length, which generally received positive press.[7] The band supported the effort with global touring including stops in Australia, Japan, Europe, and South America.[8] After a major lineup change in 2008 which saw most of the active lineup continuing to perform with their side project, Cruel Hand[9] Outbreak would release their second full-length album on O'Connor's own, Think Fast! Records,[10] with a distribution deal through Universal Music Group/Trustkill.[11] The album was released on November 10, 2009, and generally received positive press,[12] including write ups from Alternative Press and Outburn. Alternative Press called the album "tighter, smarter, and livelier"[13] while Outburn called it "thought provoking and exciting".[14] Outbreak would debut a song from the album via the Saw VI: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in October 2009.[15]

Outbreak has supported acts such as Cro-Mags, Misery Signals, Comeback Kid, Bane, Sick of It All, and Agnostic Front.[16] They have played national and international festivals including Bamboozle and Groezrock.[17] O'Connor cites hardcore punk pioneers such as Black Flag and Bad Brains as influences[18] as well as contemporary punk bands such as Rise Against.[19]

Though no official statements have been made the band has remained inactive for the majority of 2011 and since that time.[20]

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
  • 2009: Work to Death (Think Fast!)
  • 2007: Split with Only Crime (Think Fast!)
  • 2005: Eaten Alive Reissue (Think Fast!)
  • 2004: You Make Us Sick (Bridge 9)
  • 2003: Eaten Alive (Western Front)
Compilation appearances

References

  1. ^ Newcomb, Jake (November 2, 2011). "Outbreak: Interview with Ryan O'Connor". Approaching Oblivion. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  2. ^ "Outbreak biography on Sing365". Sing 365. 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  3. ^ Aust, Jay (October 29, 2009). "Outbreak / Think Fast! Records interview". PastePunk. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  4. ^ "Outbreak biography on Sing365". Sing 365. 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  5. ^ Wilkinson, Scott (October 16, 2010). "Scene Point Blank Hits The Fest 8". Scene Point Blank. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  6. ^ "Outbreak bio page on official Bridge 9 website". Bridge 9 Records. 2004. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  7. ^ "Outbreak "Failure" Reviews". Think Fast! Records. July 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  8. ^ Hartranft, Craig (November 15, 2009). ""Outbreak" 2009 Album Review". Danger Dog. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  9. ^ Robertson, Oli (August 2010). "Exposure: Cruel Hand". Rock Sound (138). London: 35. ISSN 1465-0185.
  10. ^ Aust, Jay (October 29, 2009). "Outbreak / Think Fast! Records interview". PastePunk. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  11. ^ Aust, Jay (October 29, 2009). "Outbreak / Think Fast! Records interview". PastePunk. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  12. ^ ""Outbreak" album Reviews". Think Fast! Records. November 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  13. ^ Boland, Casey (December 2007). ""Outbreak" album review in Alternative Press". No. 257. Alternative Press.
  14. ^ Moffitt, James (November 2009). ""Outbreak" album review in Outburn". Outburn.
  15. ^ Hartranft, Craig (November 15, 2009). ""Outbreak" 2009 Album Review". Danger Dog. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  16. ^ Wilkinson, Scott (October 16, 2010). "Scene Point Blank Hits The Fest 8". Scene Point Blank. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  17. ^ Wilkinson, Scott (October 16, 2010). "Scene Point Blank Hits The Fest 8". Scene Point Blank. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  18. ^ Forand, Bobby (2006). "Outbreak featured on The Playlist". The Playlist. Retrieved April 18, 2009.
  19. ^ Gonyea, Dan (April 2009). "Outbreak featured in AMP Magazine". AMP. No. 257.
  20. ^ Newcomb, Jake (November 2, 2011). "Outbreak: Interview with Ryan O'Connor". Approaching Oblivion. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
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